The tech effect

How we live with dating apps, TikTok brain, and new gadgets

We've become a world where the way we live our lives and interact with each other is undoubtedly intertwined with technology. From dating, to multi-tasking, to even just getting dressed — it all can be done with the assistance of technology. Read on for Vox's latest stories on how technology has affected our lives and how it's changed us as a society. This kind of work is made possible by our Vox Members. If you would like to support Vox’s independent journalism, please consider becoming a Vox Member today. How to be irresistible on dating apps, according to science by Allie Volpe It’s not what you share, but how you share it. How to rebuild your broken attention span by Adam Clark Estes You’re taking breaks wrong. How video games can make young men feel less alone by Constance Grady The untapped political potential of gaming. What makes Meta glasses cool also makes them super weird by Alex Abad-Santos The plight of owning “pervert glasses” when you’re not a pervert. Everybody needs a personal AI policy. Just ask Hank Green. by Marina Bolotnikova How can we reap AI’s benefits without melting our brains in the process? Fast fashion is terrible for the planet. Can wardrobe cataloging apps help? by Constance Grady Apps like Indyx say they’ll help you shop less. They might be promising too much. Inside the diabolical world of very convincing AI thirst traps that are scamming gay men on social media by Alex Abad-Santos These hot, hairy-chested guys have tens of thousands of followers. They’re also not real. Read more on Vox >>> 📩 Are you enjoying Vox's tech coverage? SIgn up for User Friendly, a weekly dispatch to make sure tech is working for you, instead of overwhelming you. This email was sent to cashub10.politicz@blogger.com. Unsubscribe from this email and manage your email preferences. View our Privacy Notice and our Terms of Service. View this email in your browser.    Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved. https://link.vox.com/oc/608adc7591954c3cef04c669s1r22.8vy/c66931a1